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How Champ Games tricks old hardware with new cartridges on the Atari 2600

Game Developer

Here's how these developers are pushing the limits of an outdated console that was famously hard to develop for.

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Sony skips out on Gamescom

GamesIndustry.biz

Sony will not be making an appearance at this year's Gamescom. As reported by VGC , per German publication GamesMarkt , the company said it will not be on the show floor. The publication notes that Sony's last attendance was back in 2019, before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Obituary: Bob Rice, Journey Escape executive producer, passed away at age 79

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Bob Rice, a music agent who represented video game composers and created the 1982 game Journey Escape, died earlier in the week at the age of 79.

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The art of puzzle design • Escape Mail’s historical fiction in interactive storytelling

PreMortem.Games

Brothers-in-Law Eric Reynolds and Paul Harvey were building a successful business in mobile escape rooms when Covid hit. They had two large cargo trailers, containing custom designed escape rooms, which they towed to events across Alberta, Canada. Over 100,000 students across Alberta puzzled their way to freedom and participated in the educational programs that taught them how to make their own escape rooms.

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UK tribunal to allow Activision Blizzard support in Microsoft's CMA appeal

Game Developer

Following Microsoft's appeal to the CMA's block on its merger with Activision Blizzard, the Call of Duty publisher has been allowed to add its own arguments.

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GameStop is doomed, water is wet, and other observations | This Week in Business

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This Week in Business is our weekly recap column , a collection of stats and quotes from recent stories presented with a dash of opinion (sometimes more than a dash) and intended to shed light on various trends. Check back every Friday for a new entry. GameStop is doomed. That's the mood following the company's quarterly earnings report this week, which saw a net loss of $50.5 million and the termination of CEO Matt Furlong, the sixth man to head up the company since 2017.

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In defence of the cosmetic whales | Opinion

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox On the whole, Diablo 4 has had an incredibly positive response. People like the visuals, the storytelling, and the gameplay, and there’s a strong sense that the series is back on track after the ill-judged (at least from the perspective of long-time fans) Diablo Immortal mobile title.

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StatefulUI: A Unity UI Library Based on States and Markup

Game Developer

In this article, we'll talk about developing a user interface in Unity based on states and markup of elements.

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EGX 2023 tickets now on sale

GamesIndustry.biz

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Tickets are now on sale for EGX 2023, which will return to the ExCeL centre in London this October. Organised by GamesIndustry.biz parent ReedPop, the event will once again offer attendees the chance to play a mix of AAA and indie games (as well as tabletop and retro titles), take part in esports competitions, and watch developers discuss their work on stage.

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Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream forms indie publishing label

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The French studio said it wants to help Indies create "the best version of the game they are developing.

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Sandsoft Games has announced its second Press Start internship programme

Game Development News

Mobile game developer and publisher Sandsoft Games has announced that it will be taking in a second cohort for its internship programme Press Start - MCV/DEVELOP

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Former UK chancellor's advisory firm assisting with blocked Activision Blizzard deal

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Former UK chancellor George Osborne has been a partner at Robey Warshaw since April 2021.

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Nintendo Switch sales up 39% across Europe in May | European Monthly Charts

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Sales of video games, hardware and accessories surged across Europe last month, driven by the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nearly 10.6 million digital and physical games were sold across Europe last month, the latest GSD data reveals. This covers all retail games released in major European markets, plus digital games from most AAA publishers in all European territories.

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Unlocking budget success: A guide to avoiding common film budget mistakes

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This comprehensive guide delves into the common film budget mistakes and presents effective strategies to dodge these potential pitfalls. Importance of effective budgeting in film production Crafting a film budget isn't merely about money—it's about laying a solid foundation for the filmmaking process. Effective budgeting in film production acts as the spine that holds the whole project together.

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Did Summer Game Fest 2023 deliver? | Microcast

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast returns as we discuss the biggest announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live. James and Marie share their thoughts on the most promising games, as well as the tone and quality of the overall line-up. And, inevitably, the conversation shifts towards the usual 'do we need E3/Not-E3?

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The art of lighting in cinema

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The importance of lighting Lighting is not just about making sure the actors are visible. It is also about creating a visual style that reflects the story being told. For example, a romantic comedy might use soft, diffused lighting to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while a thriller might use harsh, high-contrast lighting to create a sense of suspense.

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Quantic Dream unveils indie publishing label Spotlight

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Quantic Dream has revealed the brand under which it will continue publishing indie games: Spotlight by Quantic Dream. The new label was officially unveiled last night during Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live , where the company showed off trailers for its next two releases, Under The Waves and Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior.

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Godot 4.1 Beta Released

Game From Scratch

GameFromScratch.com Godot 4.1 Beta Released Three months after the release of Godot 4 yesterday the first beta of Godot 4.1 was released. There are a combination of refinements to the Godot 4 release, your usual bug fixes and improvements as well as some exciting new features. New Features Include: This release contains dozens of other … Godot 4.1 Beta Released Read More The post Godot 4.1 Beta Released appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.

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5 must-try new features in Unity Gaming Services, including Analytics custom dashboards

Unity Blog

From budget alerts for Analytics to Unity DevOps and CCD Insights, these new features will help you create even more engaging gaming experiences.

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Recreate High-Fidelity Digital Twins with Neural Kernel Surface Reconstruction

Nvidia

Reconstructing a smooth surface from a point cloud is a fundamental step in creating digital twins of real-world objects and scenes. Algorithms for surface. Reconstructing a smooth surface from a point cloud is a fundamental step in creating digital twins of real-world objects and scenes. Algorithms for surface reconstruction appear in various applications, such as industrial simulation, video game development, architectural design, medical imaging, and robotics.

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Automate Virtual Production with Perforce: APIs, Server Extensions, & More

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Learn how the Perforce Helix Core APIs (including the Perforce Python API), server extensions, and custom tools & panels can be used to automate manual processes in your virtual production pipeline.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Won’t Launch: Why & How to Fix

Game Errors

Horizon Zero Dawn, an acclaimed action role-playing game developed by Guerilla Games, has enthralled players with its immersive world and captivating storyline. However, some players have encountered the Horizon Zero Dawn won’t launch issue. Therefore, this troubleshooting guide will explore various solutions to address the “Horizon Zero Dawn Won’t Launch” problem.

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Why don’t open-world sequels reuse (and/or add on to) old maps often at all? Seems like it would be a decent way to have more stuff in the game for the same amount of effort.

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Reusing well-used content like maps tends to offend a particular slice of the more hardcore demographic. There were complaints about Sony’s devs reusing certain animations in God of War Ragnarok, about Guerilla Games reusing animations in Horizon Forbidden West, about Pokemon reusing assets between games, about Volition reusing assets between Saints Row games, and so on.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Crashing PC: How to Fix it Easily

Game Errors

Horizon Zero Dawn, an action role-playing game developed by Guerilla Games, has captivated gamers with its stunning visuals and immersive gameplay. However, some players have encountered a frustrating problem – Horizon Zero Dawn keeps crashing. So, in this article, we will explore some effective methods to resolve the issue of Horizon Zero Dawn keeps crashing issue, allowing players to enjoy the game without interruptions.

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Improbable sells off defense subsidiary

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Tech firm Improbable has announced that it has sold its defense subsidiary to an investors group led by Noia Capital.

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Summer Game Fest already feels like an anachronism

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Long before its demise, E3 was an anachronism; a show for retail buyers, in an industry that had moved way beyond its bricks and mortar past. Still, inexplicable demand for a summertime Los Angeles showcase of future game releases has resulted in the tired marketing presentation called Summer Game Fest, hosted by the blandly agreeable Geoff Keighley.

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Diablo 4 Error Code 397006: Fix It Quickly

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Players can now finally buy and play Diablo 4. Unfortunately, many have encountered error codes when logging in or launching the game. One such error is the error code 397006. When gamers try logging in, they get the following message: There was a problem reaching the game network. Please check your network settings. (Code 397006). This error prevents you from accessing the game after waiting in the queue, which is frustrating.

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Apple, Epic seeks re-examination of April's antitrust decision

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Apple and Epic Games, in separate filings, have asked the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its April ruling in the antitrust case. As reported by Reuters , both firms filed court petitions. Each has requested that the three-judge panel that made the ruling in April should convene "en banc" as an 11-person group.

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Assassin’s Creed Unity Won’t Launch: How to Fix it – Explained

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Assassin’s Creed Unity is a popular action-adventure video game that offers thrilling gameplay experiences. However, encountering issues where the game fails to launch can be frustrating. That is why, in this troubleshooting guide, we will explore various simple and straightforward solutions to address the “Assassin’s Creed Unity Won’t Launch” problem.

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Media Indie Exchange LA showcase cancelled last minute

GamesIndustry.biz

The Media Indie Exchange's LA event which was due to take place last night as part of Summer Game Fest was cancelled last minute. The information was shared by the organisers on Twitter just ahead of its start, with the message saying the cancellation was due to "circumstances that were outside of [their] control." GamesIndustry.biz understands that the MIX's venue was shut down by authorities because the event didn't have the associated permits.

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Battlefield 2042 Black Screen After Match: Here’s How to Fix

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If you’re encountering a frustrating issue where your screen turns black after finishing a match in Battlefield 2042 , you’ve come to the right place. Experiencing this kind of problem can be a frustrating experience that disrupts your gameplay and immersion. The issue can stem from various factors, and we’re going to discover the most common of them later in this article.

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Bug: Large JSON (1MB+) is not properly imported

Cocos

Hi, what is the way to use it, is it convenient to reply with a screenshot to explain it? I tested it with 3.7.x and it prints out the full data object in console.

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Call of Duty Infinite Warfare Crashing on PC: How to Fix

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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is available to play for any gamer, but it seems that the game is not such a big hit as the other CoDs. Since the release of the game, a lot of players are complaining about different issues, and the game has only a couple hundred mixed reviews. There is a lot of arguing on the forums about this game, and most of it is because players are complaining about game-stopping issues and bugs.

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RallyHere will provide cross-platform services for Prophecy Games’ upcoming extraction shooter

Game Development News

Hi-Rez Studios subsidiary RallyHere will provide cross-platform services for Prophecy Games’ upcoming shooter release - MCV/DEVELOP